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Thu, 13 Feb 2003
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1 x 38Police patrol villages after four deaths 2 x 20India tries to save citizen from death row JP/5/Terapi1 x 45Center feeds West Timor's malnourished children
Thu, 13 Feb 2003
Jambi wants return of auction earnings
Jambi wants return of auction earnings JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Governor Zulkifli has demanded the central government return around Rp 17 billion (US$1.96 million) in earnings from the auction of confiscated illegal logs.
Thu, 13 Feb 2003
Government to restart PT Indofarma tender
Government to restart PT Indofarma tenderDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has put on hold its plan to sell state-owned pharmaceutical firm PT Indofarma due to a lack of bidders, State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi said on Tuesday.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
A smart way of controlling Indonesia's money
A smart way of controlling Indonesia's money Pitan Daslani Journalist Jakarta If you wish to control Indonesia's money, buy its banks. In its portfolios, there are large amounts of risk-free government re-capitalization and treasury bonds on which you would feast as the cash-strapped government...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Sacrificing every day
Sacrificing every day The essence of the Day of Sacrifice, which Muslims all over the world celebrate today or tomorrow, is that in life we must be prepared to part with our most valuable possession. Life in this predominantly Muslim nation would probably be so much better if everyone could live...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Eastern Flood Canal to be built next year
Eastern Flood Canal to be built next yearFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To address the problem of flooding in the capital, the government will begin construction of the Eastern Flood Canal in 2004, a government official said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003Exhibitions * Painting, Exploring Work of Art on Mixed Media "DESSERT", by Bambang Prasadhi, at the Peak Resort Dining,Perumahan Giri Indah, Jl. Desa Karya Wangi K.m 6.8, Bandung, (Tel.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
No paper
No paper In observance of Idul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice), The Jakarta Post will not be published on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 The Post will appear again on Thursday. -- Publisher
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Journalists want state funds
Journalists want state funds PEKANBARU, Riau: About 50 journalists from local publications rallied on Monday to demand a share of the state funds allotted for the media, charging that only publications with ties to councillors received the money.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Bali bomb victims join U.S. lawsuit
Bali bomb victims join U.S. lawsuit AUSTRALIA: Australian survivors and relatives of those who died in the Bali nightclub bombings have joined a U.S. lawsuit against the alleged financiers and supporters of al-Qaeda that seeks trillions of dollars in compensation.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Thief nabbed in Tangerang
Thief nabbed in Tangerang TANGERANG: Police arrested on Sunday evening a security officer of PT Citra Langgeng Otomotive Impresa for stealing a number of valuables and some money from the company office on Jl. TB. Simatupang 19, Cilandak, South Jakarta last week.Tangerang Police chief detective Adj.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Support sought for low-cost housing
Support sought for low-cost housingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's genuine support is needed in order to meet the demand for low-cost apartments in the capital each year, said a property analyst on Monday.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Women workers who muscarry have right to leave
Women workers who muscarry have right to leaveMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If employers and legislators could go through the physical and psychological impact of a miscarriage they would certainly give their full support to the labor bill allowing women workers who experience a...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Public, experts oppose bus fares hike plan
Public, experts oppose bus fares hike planTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration's plan to increase bus fares later this week met with strong opposition on Monday from commuters, bus drivers, activists and experts.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Indian films are OK.
Indian films are OK. In the Jan. 25 edition of The Jakarta Post I read a letter from Evy in Balikpapan in which she blamed Indian films on television for the increase in the rape of children. My first reaction was to think that this was a joke and I was about to review my opinions about the poor...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
'Supermarkets can't provide really fresh supplies'
'Supermarkets can't provide really fresh supplies' Traditional markets, regardless of their run-down and shabby appearance, remain an attraction to all classes of people for their daily needs. Hypermarkets and supermarkets, whose number has been increasing, do not appear to be competitors, as each...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Govt intensifies efforts to protect electronics buyers
Govt intensifies efforts to protect electronics buyersSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Starting July, the government would penalize stores that sell electronic products which do not carry guarantee cards and instruction manuals in the Indonesian language, a senior governmental official...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003Exhibitions * Painting, Exploring Work of Art on Mixed Media "DESSERT", by Bambang Prasadhi, at the Peak Resort Dining,Perumahan Giri Indah, Jl. Desa Karya Wangi K.m 6.8, Bandung, (Tel.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
House has two-day holiday for Idul Adha
House has two-day holiday for Idul AdhaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Islamic Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha) will be celebrated on two different days this year, the House of Representatives has arranged no activities for Tuesday for lawmakers who do not follow the official date of...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
51 fishermen killed in two years
51 fishermen killed in two years MEDAN, North Sumatra: Over the last two years, 51 fishermen have died in clashes with crew members of trawlers illegally operating in waters off North Sumatra's coast, a local non- governmental organization said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Seven drown in two days
Seven drown in two days SEMARANG, Central Java: Seven people drowned in pools and rivers in three Central Java towns and one village on Saturday and Sunday, officials said on Monday.In the town of Demak, the bodies of Juida, 70, and Kasminah, 60, were found floating in a pool in the backyard of...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
MILF rebels kill three as RP deploys troops south
MILF rebels kill three as RP deploys troops southAgencies, Cotabato/Manila Muslim guerrillas killed three Philippine soldiers in an ambush on Monday as thousands of troops massed within sight of rebel positions to head off sympathy attacks if the United States goes to war with Iraq, officials said.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Govt to revamp spatial planning for Java
Govt to revamp spatial planning for JavaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will issue a regulation on spatial planning in Java in a bid to minimize environmental damage on the densely populated island.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Asian nations hope for peace, fear worst
Asian nations hope for peace, fear worstGeoff Spencer, Associated Press, Bangkok Asian nations have spent months arguing against a U.S.-led war in Iraq. And, while most still say they're hoping for the best, some are clearly preparing for the worst.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Six more peace zones named in Aceh
Six more peace zones named in AcehNani Farida and Ibnu Matnoor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh The Joint Security Committee (JSC) named on Monday six new peace zones to shore up the fragile peace deal between rebels and the government, which brought an end to almost three decades of a...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
U.S. retail say no to import quotas
U.S. retail say no to import quotas HANOI: Thirty-five U.S. retail and manufacturing giants including Nike, Gap and K-Mart have urged Washington not to impose quotas on Vietnamese apparel exports ahead of next week's opening round of U.S.-Vietnam textile negotiations.In a letter sent to U.S.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Papua legislature rejects establishment of new provinces
Papua legislature rejects establishment of new provincesNethy Dharma Somba and Kanis Dursin, Jayapura, Papua The Papua Legislative Council (Papua DPRD) rejected on Monday the government decision to split up the province into three provinces and vowed to file a judicial review with the Supreme Court...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Rise of Asian monies against U.S. dollar not stifling exports: ADB
Rise of Asian monies against U.S. dollar not stifling exports: ADBAgence France-Presse, Manila East Asia's export competitiveness has not eroded even though most regional currencies are rising against the dollar amid Iraq war fears and U.S.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Four die in toll road accident
Four die in toll road accident JAKARTA: Four people died instantly in an accident on the toll road between Jakarta and Bogor early on Monday morning, Antara reported.The accident occurred when an L-300 Mitsubishi minivan hit a minivan in front of it, reportedly because the driver was drowsy.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
RI women's basketball team prepares for SEA Games
RI women's basketball team prepares for SEA GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian women's basketball team has begun preparing for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, although two players had yet to join the training camp, said the team's manager.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
When we suddenly look
When we suddenly look tolerant to the Chinese Seeing red over local's Chinese New Year behavior Natalia Soebagjo Center for Chinese Studies Jakarta 2. Pier2 -- Need for new U.S. communications paradigm: 'It's the oil, stupid'
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Reform is only skin deep
Reform is only skin deep President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais impressed many when they attended the Chinese New Year reception in Jakarta last week.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
JP/13/WB
JP/13/WBWB urges speedier legal and governance reformsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta World Bank country director Andrew Steer said on Tuesday it was now time for the Indonesian government to take the political resolve it had demonstrated in its sound macroeconomic management and its prompt response to...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Obladi Oblada 8:00 Talk Show: RT / RW8:30 DRTV Indonesia9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta9:30 Comedy10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
RI bureaucracy quite corrupt, says BPKP
RI bureaucracy quite corrupt, says BPKPZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reacting to the rampant corruption in the bureaucracy, the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) has brought 734 corruption cases involving Rp 5.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Hotel, building operators told to improve security
Hotel, building operators told to improve securityDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have warned hotel and building operators in Jakarta to improve security amid heightened concerns of terrorist attacks.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
RI urges action as UN seminar on illegal weapons opens
RI urges action as UN seminar on illegal weapons opens Agencies Denpasar, BaliIndonesia on Monday urged Asian nations to work together in controlling the illicit trade in small arms, which it said had fueled terrorism and anti-government insurgences in the region.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Early Education: Definitely lucrative business as demand continues to grow
Early Education: Definitely lucrative business as demand continues to growBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Today, parents in major cities seem to recognize the importance of early education for their children.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Six more peace zones named in Aceh
Six more peace zones named in AcehNani Farida and Ibnu Matnoor The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, AcehThe Joint Security Committee (JSC) named on Monday six new peace zones to shore up the fragile peace deal between rebels and the government, which brought an end to almost three decades of a separatist...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid said here
JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid said here on Monday the current government was ineffective but denied any involvement in moves to oust President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Perum Bulog to start operation in May
Perum Bulog to start operation in MayA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Perum Bulog, a newly formed agency replacing the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), is expected to start operation in early May, a Bulog source said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TO PEACE:
BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TO PEACE: Germany's Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, Herman Sausen, releases a white dove given to him by members of Aliansi Perempuan Menggugat (Alliance for Women's Rights) as a symbol of peace.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Presidential instruction
Presidential instructionFrom Koran Tempo This nation has been turned upside down by endless conflicts and various vested interests, ranging from the hike in fuel prices to conflicts of interest among our public representatives opposing the issuance of Presidential Instruction No 1/2003 as an...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Government should step in to standardize preschool programs
Government should step in to standardize preschool programsRatna Eliyawati, Contributor, Surabaya The past decade or so has seen a rapid growth of playgroups in Indonesia's major cities. Modern domestic playgroups in the country were pioneered by Taman Indria -- founded by Bu Kasur -- and was later...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Wildlife smuggling
Wildlife smugglingFrom Media IndonesiaIn connection with the foiled attempt to smuggled out hundreds of protected animals through Jakarta's Soekarto-Hatta airport, ProFauna Indonesia, an independent wildlife protection organization, wishes to convey the following statement:* The recent smuggling...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Indosat sees cellular users to reach 4.5m
Indosat sees cellular users to reach 4.5mDow Jones, Jakarta Telephone operator PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. expects its cellular phone users to rise to 4.5 million this year from 3.6 million last year, Chief Executive Officer Widya Purnama said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Two commit suicide in Tangerang
Two commit suicide in Tangerang TANGERANG: Two men were found dead in their houses after they committed suicide at two separate locations in Tangerang on Sunday evening and on Monday morning.The victims were Johan Darmawan, 35, a resident of Graha Lestari housing complex in Jurang Mangu Barat...
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Suramadu bridge project to start in August: Minister
Suramadu bridge project to start in August: MinisterFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The construction of the Suramadu bridge that will connect Java and Madura islands in East Java is scheduled to begin in August.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Governor and the council
Governor and the councilFrom Warta Kota In the last few weeks, I have carefully followed reports about "the benefits" that Governor Sutiyoso and members of the Jakarta City Council enjoy. Sutiyoso has even promised to give up all of the facilities he enjoys.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003
Late Hendra Gunawan's sketches behind bars
Late Hendra Gunawan's sketches behind barsYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Hendra Gunawan, who died in Bandung at 65 in 1983, left a legacy of a pile of sketches to Nuraini, his second wife. These sketches were made in pencil or ink on small-sized pieces of paper, some even still in his...